Yvette Carreon, LCSW

Yvette Carreon brings 25 years of experience in the mental health field, offering an integrative, evidence-informed approach to therapy. She combines techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, Seeking Safety, strengths-based methods, and client-centered practice to tailor interventions to each person’s needs. Her work emphasizes practical strategies that can be applied to everyday challenges while honoring each individual’s strengths and lived experience.

Yvette frames therapy as a collaborative process focused on building new coping pathways, fostering self-discovery, and developing skills for greater mastery over life’s difficulties. She aims to make the process approachable rather than daunting, inviting conversation and partnership to identify meaningful, applicable solutions. Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, family and blended family concerns, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, career challenges, and compassion fatigue, among others.

Yvette holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she practices in California. Couples therapy is currently full, and she maintains limited evening availability, mostly Monday through Wednesday. Prospective clients are encouraged to reach out to explore whether her integrative approach is a fit for their goals.

Approach to therapy and online session options

Yvette often draws from Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on the client’s own goals and experience and focuses on empathy, active listening, and supporting personal growth; this approach can help with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and navigating life changes. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors - CBT is commonly applied to anxiety, depression, and stress-related challenges. For clients who need skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques offer concrete strategies for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Yvette works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and practical for daily life.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow for flexibility around work, caregiving, and travel. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals while fitting sessions into a busy schedule.